Climate Insights for Rurrenabaque

The climate in Rurrenabaque is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1770mm of precipitation falls per year. Rurrenabaque receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rurrenabaque is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Rurrenabaque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Rurrenabaque is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1770mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 319mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 40mm. That's 279mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Rurrenabaque is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Rurrenabaque, which began on March 20, 2026. Rurrenabaque is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Rurrenabaque is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rurrenabaque based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.